Things To Do
Osprey Wilds ELC is located on the western shore of Grindstone Lake, which is 528 acres, and up to 153 feet deep. There is a dock to fish off of if you want to bring a pole, as well as a swimming beach. There will be a few canoes available for use as well. Osprey Wilds also has 7+ miles of hiking trails, and over 40 Geocaches to discover.
If you wish to use an Osprey Wilds canoe, you must fill out this release form https://ospreywilds.org/OW_links/OW_Form-LiabilityRelease.pdf
Banning State Park
61101 Banning Park Rd, Sandstone, MN 55072
A 15 minute drive away from Osprey Wilds. Hike to Wolf Creek Falls and past the remains of a sandstone quarry. The Kettle River extends the entire length of the park, exposing bedrock for much of the distance. One of the most dominant characteristics of the park is sandstone and the potholes formed by the Kettle River.
Minnesota Goose Garden
3104 355th Avenue, Sandstone, MN 55072
Drive 8 minutes from Osprey Wilds to this 5 acre garden in the shape of a nesting Canada goose, a gosling and a nest with three eggs, containing over 400 flora used by Ojibwe tribes. 'Scavenger Hunt" for over 30 animal and human sculptures that are located within the living sculptures. The garden's creator is a 2017 recipient of an Mn Arts Board grant through the arts and cultural legacy amendment.
For all the days along the way